Civil Engineering Operative

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Civil Engineering recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician (Marine) for temporary to permanent work, based in Henley-on-Thames. The role involves day-to-day marine construction tasks, offering structured training and long-term progression opportunities. Ideal candidates must have experience in marine, civil, or construction environments and be comfortable working outdoors. Salary range is £200 - £250 per day with a permanent salary of £30,000 - £40,000.

Benefits

Holiday

Training

Progression

Pension

Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in some marine or civil engineering tasks.
• Willingness to learn and upskill through structured training.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work on marine-based construction and civil engineering projects.
• Perform piling operations, crane operation, welding, and general site preparation.
• Engage in installation work and boat operations.

Skills

Experience in Marine / Civil / Construction environments

Comfortable working outdoors and around/on water

Hands-on, willing to learn new skills and take on training

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician (Marine)

Temporary to Permanent

£200 - £250pd DOE (Umbrella)

Perm salary of £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Holiday, training, progression, pension, OT

Location: Henley-on-Thames

Immediately available

Mon - Fri

Are you from a Marine, Civil, or Construction background looking for your next immediately available, days-based role, with long-term potential for a permanent role with training, development, and progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Civil Engineering company with a specialist Marine Construction department, working on a wide range of unique and challenging projects across the waterways, rivers, and coastal infrastructure sector.

As the company continues to grow, they are looking to expand their marine site team with the addition of a versatile Marine Civil Engineering Operative.

The role is highly varied and will involve working on marine-based construction and civil engineering projects. Day-to-day tasks may include piling operations, crane operation, welding and fabrication, general site preparation, installation work, and boat operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in some of the above areas and a willingness to learn and upskill through structured training. You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and be confident working on or around water. The role offers long-term career progression with training available in areas such as NVQs in Piling, welding & fabrication, crawler crane operation, boat handling, and various site certifications (NPORS, CPS, etc.).

On offer here is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a multi-skilled, hands-on marine civils role with long-term progression into supervisory positions.

The Role:

• Marine-based Civil Engineering projects (e.g. flood defences, moorings, bank restorations)
• Site-based work including piling, crane ops, welding/fabrication & general construction tasks
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with structured training & progression routes available
• Based in Henley-on-Thames
  
  

The Person:

• Experience in Marine / Civil / Construction environments
• Comfortable working outdoors and around/on water
• Hands-on, willing to learn new skills and take on training
• Looking for a long-term, varied and progressive role

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.